“So Jonny Hayes comes somewhere near, in terms of a wide-man, somebody that can create chances for the front players and he certainly fits the bill, good little player.

“He can go past a player, he can score a goal, he’s one of Aberdeen’s best players.

“They certainly will be disappointed at losing him but I think when the biggest club in Scotland right now come calling it’s very difficult for Aberdeen to turn that type of opportunity for Jonny Hayes down.”

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“He’s a real fans’ favourite and you have got to wonder where else would he play his football where he is getting that adulation, he can’t even come into the city here and have a meal. They are fans who really take you to their hearts, he’s got that at Celtic Football Club, he’s got all that.

“I think personally, and if I was his adviser, that he would benefit massively if he was to have another season at Celtic, score lots more goals, get a chance to play in Europe.

“I think even the buying clubs that are thinking of taking him now would benefit also from Moussa Dembele playing at Celtic, playing in Europe, in big games, in front of big crowds.”